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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Putting Things Before God

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 15, 2023
     | 1,972 views

    Jesus was tempted to exalt Himself in a way that was not right. Today we're going to talk a little bit about exalting ourselves above God or putting something else before God.

    If you don't toot your own horn, who will? Have you ever heard that before? Let's face it, we really enjoy those moments when good things happen to us. We feel good when we've accomplished something. And with those good experiences, we naturally want to tell others about it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Deal With The Door.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 10, 2024
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     | 1,094 views

    How do you deal with temptation? You resist it. Yes, that’s true but how? Deal with the door; Don't even go there!

    Deal With The Door. James 1:12-15NLT How do you deal with temptation? You resist it. Yes, that’s true but how? James the half brother of Jesus, wrote the Epistle of James, he introduces himself not as the brother of Jesus or the leader of the church in Jerusalem for over 14 years, but as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Chandler avatar

    Glow In The Dark: No Room For Darkness Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Jul 23, 2024
     | 937 views

    This is the third in a series, based on the Series Kit offered by Sermon Central. I have used the graphics, media, and sermon titles, adding my own content and application.

    Today: There is no room for darkness in the life of a Christian. Spiritually speaking, you cannot expect God's blessing in your life, you cannot expect to grow closer to Jesus if you are feeding on the junk of the world. "No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Williams avatar

    The Greater Blessing - Genesis 15 Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024
     | 687 views

    Life is filled with choices and opportunities. How do we know which choices to make and what opportunities are from God or not?

    Last week we studied the passage in Genesis 13:3-18 where we saw that Abram and Lot were prospering, so much so that they needed to expand their territory and go their separate ways. Throughout this transition, Abram stayed close to God and learned to settle things God’s way. Lot on other hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Don Campbell avatar

    Take A Stand

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 28, 2024
     | 679 views

    Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him.

    TAKING A STAND Ephesians 6:10-13 INTRODUCTION A. Satan has many schemes for capturing the souls of the unsuspecting, but clothed in the armor of God, we can stand against him. B. There can be no neutrality (Matt 12:30). B. In taking our stand, there are things we must stand against, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Detour Into A Lonely Place

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 21, 2024
     | 1,213 views

    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year B

    February 18, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 1:9-15 Detour into a Lonely Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was a child, my grandparents always purchased the Reader’s Digest condensed version of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    And Felt No Harm

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Mar 17, 2024
     | 837 views

    We need to do what Paul did

    And felt no harm. Acts 28:5 7000 to 8000 people are bitten by snakes each year. I. Recognize the source. The beast Rom 7:18 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 726 views

    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Thirty-Nine. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is that Joseph is now in Egypt and a slave to Potiphar, but even though he has a respectful character he soon finds himself in prison. Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge (2010) – Genesis 39 Joseph is bought by Potiphar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Guardrails For Your Life

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 13, 2024
     | 2,081 views

    Guardrails are partial walls designed to keep vehicles from straying off the road into dangerous areas. God wants us to erect guardrails for our finances, behavior, morals, dating, ethics, etc.

    GUARDRAILS FOR YOUR LIFE Eph. 5:3-5 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Tomorrow is Tax Day. Here’s 7 thoughts: 1. Moms and Dads never appreciate their kids more than at tax time. 2. Did you know that whoever won the Mega Millions jackpot will make history? They'll be the first billionaire to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Compassion Is Built

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 27, 2023
     | 1,118 views

    A sermon for the first Suday in Lent, Year A

    February 26, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:1-11; Hebrews 4:15-16 How Compassion Is Built Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This first Sunday in Lent always begins with the same story: Jesus’ temptation ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    We Win!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 29, 2023
     | 1,834 views

    Satan, the tempter, the accuser, the lier, a thief, For temptation, primarily, satan uses 3 areas of the flesh: 1. The lust of the flesh. 2. The lust of the eye. 3. The pride of life.

    We Win! Matthew 4:1-3 Bishop Fulton Sheen said, “Rivers follow the course of least resistance. That's why they are so crooked.” This I'm sure of, “We cannot afford to take the course of least resistance when it comes to temptation.” We have to follow the truth of scripture and our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    "five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult" Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2023
     | 1,463 views

    Joseph's encounters with Potiphar's wife provides a template of temptation that is difficult to overcome. What warnings do we get here?

    Five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult: 1. When you’re experiencing God’s favor. - Genesis 39:4, 21. - When God seems to be blessing everything you’re doing, it’s easy to start to presume on that. This is one reason why we often see pastors who are in the midst of a strong ministry get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    In The Midst Of Trouble

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 26, 2023
     | 4,069 views

    If you are a human being and alive, then you must know what trouble is. It is a constant companion from the cradle to the grave. We live in the midst of trouble.

    TEXT: PSALMS 138:7 (NIV) "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me." MAN AND TROUBLE If you are a human being and alive, then you must know what trouble is. It is everywhere and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Noah After Walking With God Got Drunk Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 146 views

    A fall can come after God has greatly used you.

    A. WHAT NOAH DID FOR GOD 1. Godly. What is known about Noah? “Noah was a just man and perfect … and Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:9). 2. Warned of judgment. Why did Noah build an ark? “By faith Noah being divinely warned of things not yet seen moved with godly fear, prepared an ark … by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "the War Against The Desert Fox"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 23, 2025
     | 780 views

    Quote: Patton: "in the counter attack in WWII Patton said: "Rommel, I read Your Book" Jesus is tempted and His tactics to defeat the temptations of Satan was to quote scripture. It is good advice for us.

    In Jesus Holy Name January 26, 2025 Text: Luke 4:1-2 Epiphany III Redeemer “The War against the Desert Fox” At the beginning of WWII, the Germans pioneered a new form of mobile ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran